The vital links between obesity and psychopathology : the impact of stigma

The increasing prevalence of obesity across the world is well documented as is the rise in psychopathological conditions. The association between obesity and psychopathology holds important implications for practitioners, academics and policy makers. Of interest is the influence of weight stigma in the development of psychopathological conditions. Thus, this article explores the link between psychopathology and obesity, in particular, the role of weight stigma in the development of psychopathology This review also highlights the implications for assessment, treatment and research.